Brandon Showalter
Opinion writer and social commentator
Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology.
He was first inspired to pursue a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015.
He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California.
His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.
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Boris Johnson assures that ‘conversion therapy’ ban won't criminalize pastoral counseling
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured that pastors will not face criminal charges for counseling individuals seeking help with unwanted same-sex attraction as Parliament seeks to ban so-called "conversion therapy."
Trafficking survivors detail Pornhub's 'criminal' practices at congressional briefing
A coalition of advocates and sex trafficking survivors are detailing to Congress the myriad ways the world's largest pornography site sexually exploits children and is a hub of trafficking that must be shut down.
Contributors defend devotional book asking God for help to 'hate white people'
Contributors to a devotional book featuring a prayer that asks God for help to "hate white people" have come to the author's defense, saying people are missing the full context of the piece.
Trump blasts Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for vetoing bill banning 'chemical castration of children'
Former President Donald Trump rebuked Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for vetoing a bill banning the "chemical castration of children" in his state.
255 Calif. prison inmates identify as transgender, nonbinary so they can be moved to women's prisons
California has paved the way for male prison inmates to be transferred to women's prisons, which has raised concerns about the safety and welfare of both the female inmate population and female corrections officers.
Evidence for puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones as effective treatment ‘very low': NHS England
There is little evidence to show that prescribing puberty-suppressing drugs to children and adolescents suffering from gender dysphoria is beneficial in any way, according to a review by the NHS' National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Kanakuk Kamps exposé takes closer look at past sexual abuse scandal
A major Christian camp has come under scrutiny years after its most popular and charismatic director was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting an untold number of campers over many years.
Franklin Graham urges Christians to pray Arkansas gov. will sign bill banning child sex changes
Evangelist Franklin Graham has urged the nation to pray that Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will sign a bill into law that would prohibit the hormonal and surgical mutilation of minors suffering from gender dysphoria.
Priest calls cops on maskless pregnant mom holding baby at mass; police threaten arrest
A Catholic mother in Texas is speaking out after being threatened with arrest for not wearing a mask during mass.
New York sued for not offering ‘X’ gender option in public assistance, food stamp registration
New York is facing a lawsuit filed by people who identify as nonbinary and argue that they face discrimination because the state requires them to indicate that they are either male or female to receive public welfare benefits.
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‘Transgenderism is a lie from the devil’: Former nurse talks medical ethics, harmful practices
Middle school tried to force teen girls to change with male student in locker room, mom claims
Can Republicans finally defund Planned Parenthood after failing in 2017?
No, Candace Owens, Mahmoud Khalil’s case is not like Biden’s politically motivated persecution
Mexico hands over one of FBI's 'most wanted' criminals, a key MS-13 senior leader
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